adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a play or a dramatic part: sufficiently good that it should be able to succeed even with an inferior cast. humorous

Synonyms

All synonyms

balleticdramaticfilmhamhammyhistrionic

Etymology

From actor + -proof.

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